Redoute Classic Fine Bone China Mug In A Box

Product Description

ine Bone China Mug in Redoute Classic design is part of the Kew Gardens collection. The range has been created from the Library at The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, one of the worlds foremost archives of rare & historically significant artwork. The Redoute range is a classic design with a modern twist, this beautiful floral collection features an exquisite rose & butterfly taken from the original illustrations by Pierre-Joseph Redoute. Incorporated with architecture from the William Chambers archive, highlighting the borders in silver print for a premium feel & look. Belgian born Pierre-Joseph Redoute (1759-1840) achieved success as the official court artist of Queen Marie Antoinette. In 1798 he was appointed to paint the flowers of Malmaison by Josephine Bonaparte. These designs come from his famous 1827 work Choix des plus Belles Fleaurs, where Redoute mastered the unusual technique of stipple engraving. This made possible the subtle variations in colour for which his work is renowned. Redoute contributed over 2100 published coloured plates during his life, depicting over 1800 species, many never illustrated before.